Speaking as a 2020 commit parent whose family was perfectly happy with their choice. I feel much more for that kid who had offers on the table and was weighing options only for the NCAA to pass a rule affective 'immediately" right in the middle of most D1 coaches playoff run. How is that fair to the athlete, his family and the coaches. It's not the rule that isn't fair, its ridiculous implementation with no thought for those most involved is. Another shameful act by the NCAA for a sport that makes them no money and most likely influenced by those that most benefit and we all know who they are.
Also, its been mentioned numerous times that a "verbal commitment" is nothing more or nothing less. This rule is totally irrelevant to the concept that a coach would back out. Anybody that knows lacrosse, knows that the commitment has always been based on the integrity of the college which in a majority of cases has been honored by the school more that the athlete him or her self.
And just a little education : According to the NCAA a Prospective Student Athlete (PSA) isn't one till their Freshman year of high school and doesn't fall under the umbrella or sanction of the NCCA until one. Public scorn possibly but the passed legislation technically doesn't apply. So don't be surprised if this rule totally backfires and if a team feels fits will be committing more 8th graders. Just happened last week.
Some educated replies welcomed. A statement by the NCAA or US lacrosse even more.